Sun vs. Star — What's the Difference?

The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is a nearly perfect sphere of hot plasma, heated to incandescence by nuclear fusion reactions in its core, radiating the energy mainly as visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared radiation.

A star is an astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun.

Often Sun The star around which Earth and other planets orbit. It provides heat and light to Earth. It has a mean distance from Earth of about 150 million kilometers (93 million miles), a diameter of approximately 1,391,000 kilometers (864,000 miles), and a mass about 333,000 times that of Earth.

A celestial body that generates light and other radiant energy and consists of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity in which the energy generated by nuclear reactions in the interior is balanced by the outflow of energy to the surface, and the inward-directed gravitational forces are balanced by the outward-directed gas and radiation pressures.

A star that is the center of a planetary system.

Any of the celestial bodies visible at night from Earth as relatively stationary, usually twinkling points of light.

The radiant energy, especially heat and visible light, emitted by the sun; sunshine.

Something regarded as resembling such a celestial body.

A sunlike object, representation, or design.

A graphic design having five or more radiating points, often used as a symbol of rank or merit.

To expose to the sun's rays, as for warming, drying, or tanning.

An artistic performer or athlete whose leading role or superior performance is acknowledged.

To expose oneself or itself to the sun.

One who is highly celebrated in a field or profession.

The star that the Earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.

An asterisk (*).

(astronomy) A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.

The star key on a telephone

The light and warmth which is received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.

A white spot on the forehead of a horse.

(figurative) Something like the sun in brightness or splendor.

A planet or constellation of the zodiac believed in astrology to influence personal destiny.

Sunrise or sunset.

Stars The future; destiny. Often used with the.

A revolution of the Earth around the Sun; a year.

Outstanding or famous, especially in performing something

A transversing of the sky by the Sun; a day.

Of or relating to a star or stars.

The nineteenth trump/major arcana card of the Tarot.

To ornament with stars.

(cartomancy) The thirty-first Lenormand card.

To award or mark with a star for excellence.

A traditional Japanese unit of length, approximately 30.3 millimetres (1.193 inches).

To mark with an asterisk.

(transitive) To expose to the warmth and radiation of the sun.

To present or feature (a performer) in a leading role.

(transitive) To warm or dry in the sunshine.

To play the leading role in a theatrical or film production.

(intransitive) To be exposed to the sun.

To do an outstanding job; perform excellently.

To expose the eyes to the sun as part of the Bates method.

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

See Sunn.

(star) A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.

The luminous orb, the light of which constitutes day, and its absence night; the central body round which the earth and planets revolve, by which they are held in their orbits, and from which they receive light and heat. Its mean distance from the earth is about 92,500,000 miles, and its diameter about 860,000.

(geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, usually with four, five, or six points.

Any heavenly body which forms the center of a system of orbs.

(acting) An actor in a leading role.

The direct light or warmth of the sun; sunshine.

An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.

That which resembles the sun, as in splendor or importance; any source of light, warmth, or animation.

(printing) An asterisk (*) or symbol (★).

To expose to the sun's rays; to warm or dry in the sun; as, to sun cloth; to sun grain.

A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.

A typical star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system;

A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.

The rays of the sun;

(astrology) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.

A person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc

A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.

Any star around which a planetary system evolves

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

First day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

(intransitive) To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

Expose one's body to the sun

(transitive) To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

Expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun;

(transitive) To mark with a star or asterisk.

(transitive) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.

(intransitive) To shine like a star.

One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulæ.

The polestar; the north star.

A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.

That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.

Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; - used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc.

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc.

To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.

To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

Any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

A plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem

An actor who plays a principal role

A performer who receives prominent billing

A star-shaped character * used in printing

The topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

Feature as the star;

Be the star in a performance

Mark with an asterisk;

Indicating the most important performer or role;